Decatur, MS Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Newton County / Decatur / Zip Codes

Decatur cost of living score
74.5
Less expensive
25.5% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Mississippi average
Decatur, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.5% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Decatur, MS

Housing costs in Decatur?
A typical home costs $148,200, which is 56.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.6% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Decatur costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.3% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Decatur?
To live comfortably in Decatur, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Decatur?
The cost of living in Decatur, MS is quite reasonable. The average cost of renting an apartment is around $600 to $700 per month. The median home price in the city is just over $95,000. In terms of food costs, groceries are generally affordable and there are several restaurants in town that offer reasonably priced meals. Utilities can also be quite affordable due to the mild climate in the area. All in all, Decatur, MS is an affordable place to live with a variety of amenities available at a relatively low cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDecaturMississippiUnited States
  74.578.7100.0
  98.494.9100
  105.9101.9100.0
  40.048.6100.0
  $148,200$155,300$338,100
  101.3%97.1%100.0%
  79.383.4100.0
  57.863.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Decatur is very humid. The winter is short and not very wintery. We go through long droughts then weeks of rain.   More

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